Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá Day Trip

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Day trip Full day trips Museums and monuments

Guide en: Anglais

Description

On this excursion to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, you will embark on a journey to explore one of the most remarkable subterranean structures in the globe.

Day Trip Overview

We will convene at a designated pickup location in Bogotá and begin our northward trip to Zipaquirá, which will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy 2 hours of free exploration within the Salt Cathedral. This religious edifice, located 180 metres (590 feet) beneath the surface, stands out uniquely. Within its walls, you will encounter a variety of salt sculptures and crosses alongside elegant marble features, creating a truly exceptional place of worship!

Our visit to the Salt Cathedral—where temperatures remain below 15º C (59º F)—will allow us to uncover highlights such as the choir, the Stations of the Cross, and the reflective water mirrors. You will also learn about the fascinating history of this temple, which was designated the first of the Seven Wonders of Colombia in 2007 due to its extraordinary integration with the local geology.

Following this, you will have an additional hour to explore Zipaquirá at your leisure, allowing you to grab lunch and wander through the historic center. Here, you can admire the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, a traditional stone structure rather than one of salt, as well as the charming colonial architecture nearby. To elevate your experience, depending on availability, you may also encounter various Colombian culinary samples along the way.

At the conclusion of the tour, we will make our way back to Bogotá.

Adjustments to the Itinerary

Please be aware that, for logistical reasons, the order of attractions in the itinerary may vary.

Language & Audio Guide

This excursion features a Spanish-speaking driver who will meet you at the designated spot in Bogotá and transport you to Zipaquirá. You will also have access to an English audio guide for the tour of the Salt Cathedral. Additionally, this trip allows you to bypass lines when purchasing your entry ticket to the cathedral.

Available Tour Options

When booking, you can select from various options:

Tour without tickets or hotel pickup: note that you will need to acquire the tickets separately to join the activity.
Tour without hotel pickup.
Tour with hotel pickup.

If you opt for a non-pickup option while booking, please specify your preferred meeting location:

In front of the Juan Valdez café, located in the Candelaria neighborhood, at 8 am.
At Parque de La 93, at 9 am.

Inclus

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or coach
Spanish–speaking driver
Admission ticket to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá (depending on selected option)
Audio guide in English to visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Tastings of typical Colombian foods (depending on availability)

Non inclus

Food and drinks

Politique d'annulation

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (heure locale)

Accessibilité

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Free wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Informations importantes

If you have selected pickup from a hotel in the areas of Candelaria, Chapinero, or Parque de la 93, pickup will be between 7:45 am and 8:55 am.

If you have selected pickup at the meeting point, please note the following pickup times:

8 am: In front of Juan Valdez Café, Calle 16 # 4 – 23 in the Candelaria neighborhood. Hotel Bh Bicentenario building
9 am: outside Parque de la 93: Carrera 11A # 93A – 10 in front of Juan Valdez Café

Please be sure to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before.

At each location, you'll see a vehicle with a Bogotá City Bus logo and a driver with a red jacket.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.

Tour Without Tickets

Please note that in the case of booking the tour without tickets, you'll need to book your own ticket to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá.

Language & Audio Guide

Please bear in mind that this tour will have a Spanish-speaking driver who will be with you from the time you're picked up at the meeting point until your arrival at the cathedral. However, the visit inside the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira will be done with an audio guide available in 7 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish).
You can download an audio guide with information about the town of Zipaquirá by clicking on the following link: https://izi.travel/en/f459-zipaquira-town/en. During the tour, we'll also provide you with a specific audio guide with info about the cathedral.